Interview with Rafael Diaz: An Educator’s Experience

Season 1 Episode 6

Rafael Diaz is an educator and aspiring administrator in the New York City public school system. A native of The Bronx, New York, “Ralphy” provides a unique perspective about growing up in New York City and enduring the many challenges of living in a divorced household with family members suffering from mental illness and substance abuse and fostering a positive outlook throughout. His experience as an educator in New York City spans 16 years and includes working with students with disabilities and emotional disturbance. Ralphy is ready to advance his career in school leadership as an administrator in the months to come. A family man first, he is raising his two children with the same values and lessons he was taught and incorporates in his classroom as well.